Dutton Ranch Kyndall's Reserve Chardonnay

Fact sheet

Type

White

Grape

Chardonnay

Country

United States

Region

Russian River Valley · Sonoma

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Body

full

Acidity

medium

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201492 pts

  Golden caramel in color, this wine opens in a decadence of creme brûlée, a richness that subsides on the lighter style on the palate, marked by a saltiness of wet stone, pineapple and vanilla oak. Together, the light and heavy balance one another and the wine tastes complete.

• 201386 pts

  Sweet vanilla oak gives this full-bodied, tropical wine its signature, a luscious taste of fruit-forward approachability that risks becoming overdone. From Vine Hill Ridge Vineyard in the heart of the appellation, it exhibits the power and warmth of the vintage.

• 201291 pts

  Lots of oak and lees on this Chardonnay, but is never feels overworked. The acidity is brisk, and fruit flavors are rich in apricots, mangoes, tangerines and pears. Don't drink this delicious wine too cold, as it picks up nuances in the glass.

• 201093 pts

  This Chardonnay was blended from several vineyards in Dutton's extensive portfolio. It's not only a great example of the art of blending, it's a fine wine in itself, showing brisk acidity and dryness, with rich, complex orange, Meyer lemon, kiwi fruit, honeysuckle and buttered t…

• 200788 pts

  Superrich in pears, pineapples and green apples, and oaky, with butterscotch, buttered toast and buttered popcorn flavors. Massive and direct, but balanced with crisp acidity. Drink now.

• 200691 pts

  Structure, minerals and lees mark this elegant Chardonnay. You'll find ripe pear and tropical fruits that taste like they were baked into a pie, but ripe fruit is easy to achieve these days. It's the architectural integrity that makes this wine so fine.